A clouded clear frame with white gold hinges and sky blue flash lens, the combination has a true subtlety, creating a classic refinement on first glance with a twist of modern ingenuity. The innovative hinge fitting on the frame front of model Diskov, one of designer Grant Krajecki’s creative inventions, acts as a decoration, but as you move closer you realise the clever way in which the detail has literally been turned inside out. Diskov also comes in a pretty clouded gold or traditional black and the unique hinge design from Grey Ant features on several other models including the square model Blitz and oval style Kemp. All are “new found classics”. For more information on the New York label or to shop the collection, visit www.greyant.com For more on Grant Krajecki visit https://www.eyestylist.com/2014/07/grant-krajecki/ CN

Diskov by Grey Ant

Style 515 Pollipo’
Going green to celebrate spring is beautifully expressed in a panto optical frame by Paola Costantini at Pollipo’. Springtime colours that she witnesses in “magical Roma” influence the Rome based designer: “We are always playing with colours,” she says. Style 515 is Italian crafted in April Green luminous acetate with a clean, fresh spirit. Click on www.pollipocchiali.it for the latest frames and accessories. JG

ZT19831 Charmant
The award winning Charmant Z collection for men combines innovative materials, cutting edge technology, and streamlined design. The latest release is a stylish full rim frame with three-dimensional temples in Z Titanium. Comfort features include flexible temple structure and ergonomically designed nose pads. Available in sophisticated colours in black, burgundy and grey. More info on Charmant Z at www.charmant.com JG

Esperia by Lu.pa studio
Italian artist Lucia Pasin has produced another unique and evocative eyewear collection, launched in Milan in March. Model Esperia – in the designer’s EOS optical collection – is a feminine, oversized cat eye shape, bold and inimitable with its lush floral motif, a watercolour design by Pasin, transformed with exceptional results onto eyewear. Made in Italy, every frame is slightly different in the design and colour featured, in keeping with the handpainted works by the artist, who says the flower theme was inspired by Frida Kahlo. Wear with coordinating florals or statement colours and stand out in the crowd. For more information about the collection, visit www.lupastudio.it CN

Santiago Coppe & Sid
Vintage echoes are reflected in this superbly crafted optical design by Coppe & Sid. Santiago features 24K gold plating with nose pads in original bohemian crystal glass. The shape hints of the 1950’s, and the end-tips are in biodegradable acetate…uniting retro and modern. Designed and made in Italy, the Coppe & Sid 1950 Vintage Gold Plated Collection is available in four different shapes, and also plated Palladium. www.eyedesignclub.com JG

























